Tag: crime

Pets Now Protected in Domestic Violence Orders in New South Wales

Pets of domestic violence victims in New South Wales (NSW) will now have greater protection from abuse under new laws, which states that companion animals will be also be protected when a domestic violence order is granted. NSW Attorney-General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Mark Speakman said the protection of pets will now…


Revamped Sheriff Training Involves More Real-World Dynamics

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) has revamped its qualifications course as it seeks to help deputies gain more real-world experience. “We wanted our training to be more current and contemporary by putting in place variables that people may come in contact with while they’re dealing with the public,” said Sheriff Don Barnes. “So, all these variables…


Murder Suspect Arrested in Orange County After Being Mistakenly Released From Jail

A murder suspect mistakenly released from jail earlier this month was arrested March 29 in Orange County. Steven Manzo, 24, of Hawaiian Gardens was arrested in Cypress during a traffic stop, according to NBC4. Manzo was released from jail on March 9, with a Long Beach police spokeswoman subsequently saying that it was determined that…


Orange County Cities Among Safest in State: Report

Several Orange County cities were named the safest cities in California in a recently-released SafeWise survey. Rancho Santa Margarita led the Orange County pack, landing in the second spot for several years running. Danville was named the state’s safest place to live. “Rancho Santa Margarita topping the list of safest cities is not new. In…


One of Two Men Fatally Shot During Long Beach Break-In Identified

LONG BEACH—The coroner’s office March 29 released the name of one of the two men shot to death in Long Beach by a man whose home they allegedly broke into. DeCorion Sanders was 17 years old, according to the coroner’s office. His city of residence was not known. Officers responding to an assault with a…


Man Used Tow Truck to Steal Vehicles, Fullerton Police Say

A 35-year-old Anaheim man is facing charges after allegedly using a tow truck to steal vehicles. The vehicles were taken in Fullerton between February 14 and March 13, Fullerton police said in a March 25 statement. In each of the three thefts, witness accounts or surveillance footage revealed a white tow truck was used to…


Orange County Temp Company Owner Accused of More Tax Fraud

SANTA ANA—The owner of Anaheim-based temp-employee staffing agencies, who was already facing charges of failing to pay about $29 million in payroll taxes, was indicted in federal court March 24 on additional tax fraud claims. Luis E. Perez, 52, who has homes in Anaheim Hills, Yorba Linda and Dove Canyon, is charged with six counts…


Teen Assaults Elderly Man Following Irvine Dog Spat

Irvine police are looking for a teenager who is accused of assaulting an elderly man after their dogs got into a scuffle. A surveillance camera caught the March 19 attack on video. The footage shows a 69-year-old victim walking his dog at Sierra Vista Middle School about 7 p.m., when an off-leash husky approached him aggressively. The man…


Man Charged with Killing Spouse in Irvine

SANTA ANA—A 45-year-old Lake Forest man is behind bars on a murder charge for allegedly beating his longtime spouse to death with a tire iron as she was arriving for work as a family’s nanny in Irvine, prosecutors said March 23. Omar Velazquezhuar is charged with murder a special circumstances allegation of lying in wait,…


Northern Territory to Give Police More Powers to Curb Youth Crime

Young offenders will be taken into automatic custody if alleged to have breached bail conditions under the Northern Territory’s (NT) crackdown on crime. Police will be granted powers to immediately place electronic monitoring on alleged offenders and breath test children without an adult guardian present under the proposed crackdown. “Crime anywhere at any time is…